Unit 4: Lesson 20 “Sacagawea” Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Turn your Text Book to page 588. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Why do you think the members of the expedition were greeted with great excitement? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: The people of the villages had heard that the party included a gigantic dog and a man with black skin. They had never seen either before. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

How had the Corps of Discovery been traveling so far? What does their need of horses tell you about country ahead of then? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answers: 1. By boat 2. There were probably no rivers they could use to travel. They would have to go by land. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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If you were a leader of the Corps, why would you want an interpreter? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: Expedition members did not speak Shoshone language. I would want someone along that could ask the Shoshone for horses. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

The introduction mentions an important event from Sacagawea’s childhood. What happened to her? How do you think she might feel about joining the Corps’s journey west? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: 1. She was kidnapped. 2. She may hope of seeing her family again. Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott

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What conclusion can you draw about Sacagawea’s importance to the expedition? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: She was very important to the expedition because of the many skills she had. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

What does “lost his wits” mean in the last paragraph of page 506? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: He panicked and couldn’t think of what to do. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Describe a time when you needed supplies to be successful. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

The text said that Sacagawea helped the expedition any way she could. What did she do? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: She gathered berries and dug for roots. She rescued the supplies when they fell overboard. She was the one who knew Shoshone language and could act as an interpreter. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

What caused the corps to decide to build wagons after entering mountain country? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: There was a waterfall and there was no way to get around it by boat. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Why might a landmark be important to people exploring an area unknown to them? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: The landmarks they had heard of, such as a waterfall or a river valley, would help them find their way. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

What can you infer from the fact that Sacagawea recognized several landmarks? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: She has been here before. This was probably the country where she had been born and where her people lived. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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How is a land route different from a water route? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: A land route can often be chosen by the traveler. A water route, such as a river, follows a natural course. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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What details tell journey over the Rocky Mountains was very difficult? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: The mountain paths were dangerous. The explorers’ feet froze. They didn’t have enough food. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Why does the author point out that Sacagawea was aloud to vote? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: The author probably wants to stress Sacagawea’s importance to the party and the high regard that everyone had for her. Women were not usually treated as equals at that time. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Why might Sacagawea have given a gift to Captain Clark? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: She values and respects his leadership. She is grateful that he saved her and her son from the flood. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Why was it so important to Sacagawea that she accompany Captain Clark on his journey? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: She wanted to accompany him because she did not want to travel so far without having a chance to see the ocean. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

Based on text details and your reading so far, how might Sacagawea have been helpful to Captain Clark at the Pacific Shore? Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: She may have helped to arrange buying the blubber. She may have carried back some whale blubber. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Look at the illustrations on page Why do you think the author included these pieces of art to illustrate this part of the story? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: To show a reproduction of an actual page from Lewis’ journal, including one of his drawings from the trip, and his actual carving on a rock. It makes us feel a little more connected to the experience. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Why might the Corps of Discovery have divided into two groups at this point in their mission? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: They probably wanted to explore the Marias River, but didn’t want to send the entire expedition to do it. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

The text says Sacagawea gazed at the earth lodges of the villages. What is a lodge? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: A kind of shelter Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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Why didn’t Sacagawea let Captain Clark take Pomp with him to St. Louis? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: He was not even two years old. She knew he still needed her, and she was not ready to give him up. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

What do you think Sacagawea was thinking and feeling as she watched the Corps of Discovery set off? Copyright © 2011 Kelly Mott Answer

Answer: She may have felt proud of her adventures and the way she contributed to the expedition’s success. She probably also felt glad to be home. She may have felt a little sad at seeing her friends leave. Copyright © 2012 Kelly Mott

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